Donna Martin – 8 of Hearts, Florida

Donna Martin was stabbed and killed in her own home in south Florida back in 1999. And police believed that the man who may have killed her was the very same man who had turned Boca Raton into a hunting ground. But police have been unable to pin Donna’s murder on him. That suspect even went to prison for other crimes, but now he’s a free man. And police believe solving Donna’s murder could help save other women in Florida.

8 of hearts - Donna Martin - Unsolved Homicide card

Courtesy of Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office

Episode Info

If you were attacked in the Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or Deerfield Beach areas in the 1980s or 1990s, and you think you may have been a victim of David Miller, you can call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County with tips at 1-800-458-8477 or reach out to Sgt. William Springer at ​​SpringerW@pbso.org.  

Police are also interested in speaking with anyone who believes they may have had something stolen by David Miller that could have been recovered in the search of his property, or who may have seen Miller around Donna’s apartment complex the evening of her murder. 

Donna Martin.

Donna Martin. Courtesy of Donna’s sister, Dawn Edwards.
Donna Martin.

Donna Martin. Courtesy of Donna’s sister, Dawn Edwards.
Donna Martin.

Donna Martin. Courtesy of Donna’s sister, Dawn Edwards.
A childhood photo of Donna Martin.

A childhood photo of Donna Martin. Courtesy of Donna’s sister Dawn Edwards.
Donna Martin’s Boca Raton apartment in 2025.

Donna Martin’s Boca Raton apartment in 2025. Photo taken by audiochuck staff.
A crime scene photo taken in Donna’s kitchen.

A crime scene photo taken in Donna’s kitchen. Courtesy of Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Donna Martin.

Donna Martin. Courtesy of Donna’s sister, Dawn Edwards.

Episode Source Material

Original reporting by Madison Cavalchire, Khrista Rypl, and Emily Enfinger